Horse-crazy fourth-grader Ellie James constantly dreams about having a horse of her own, and God finally seems to have answered her prayers, but not with the gleaming black stallion she has been longing for.

Grace is used to handling everything herself, but as she struggles to complete an interview with the school's top football star, work on her blog, and deal with her absentee mother, she begins to crack under the pressure and must turn to God and her friends for help.

When Natalie does not get the lead role in the Christmas play at her church, she struggles with disappointment and jealousy until she experiences the true meaning of the holiday.

Five-year-old Natalie is so excited about her birthday parties--a kindergarten version and a home party too--until she discovers she has a "birthday buddy," the not-so-nice Sasha.